The Colombian has flopped in the Premier League this season with just four goals in 23 appearances and will not be making a £43.5m permanent switch to Old Trafford after failing to impress Louis van Gaal.

Falcao looked set for a return to parent club Monaco at the end of the season but he has been linked with a shock switch to Chelsea and Liverpool in recent weeks.

And the Daily Express report that Mendes has been in talks with the Merseysiders as he bids to tie up a new switch for his star client.

Liverpool chief Brendan Rodgers is on the lookout for a new striker in the summer with doubts over the futures of Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert.

Rodgers is keen on Danny Ings but he looks set to lose out to Van Gaal in the chase for the Burnley striker.